Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which ships remain in the Gulf region in support of Operation Telic; and what plans he has (a) to deploy further units and (b) to replace those in theatre.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which ships remain in the Gulf region in support of Operation Telic; and what plans he has (a) to deploy further units and (b) to replace those in theatre. [123652] Mr. Ingram: In support of Operation Telic the United Kingdom currently has HMS Chatham--to be replaced by HMS Kent on 10 July--and HMS Sutherland, RFA Diligence, RFA Brambleleaf, and HMS Triumph in the Gulf region. Frigates and Destroyers are replaced every four months. RFA crews are rouled on a rolling basis while the ship stays in theatre. HMS Triumph is currently committed to Operation Telic and we will review this deployment when necessary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 123652; 409 c194W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Deployment Iraq Peacekeeping operations Navy Warships Reconstruction Gulf states
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk